The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-08-10

says that Col. Luddington, through
whom tho tents woro obtained, acted
with commondable promptness in re.
sponso to telcgraphic acquisitions upon
him.
Gen. Richbourg issued special orders
to company captains, instructing them
to assume command and arrange TO,
guard duty.
More About the Gathering.
AS the weather cleared up, the crowd
increased IN size, SO that on tho second
day of tho Encampment the estimated
number present was over G,0OO.
North Carolina was well represented,
there being present farmers from Polk,
Henderson and rutherford conntics.
Most of these are cncamped out in the
groves that surround the Farmers CITY.
! IhcY brought with them all their do
nestle lmpedimcuta and prepared for q
stay Of Indefinite length, if necessary.
lSerc was also large increase in tho
attendance from al parts OF this State,
and especially from Charleston and the
low-country, there being prominent and
representative planters from all the sea
islands, Berkeley, Bamwcll Hampton
and Coiieton counties.
There was n big crush under the payil-
ION when the usual morning meeting was
called to order. All the seats woro occu-
| ped, and the crowd oycrilowcd in all
directions beyond the limits of the
building. The Hon. j. NJ. Walker pre-
SIDED over the exercises, which We're
opened with prayer by the Rov. j. NJ.
Reid. Among the distinguished guests
ut the Encampmcnt, other than those
previously noted, were the Hon J. J.
Hcmphill and Superintendent Of Educa-
ton j. III. Rice, who were invited to
seats upon the stage.
THE SrEECHES.
The first al iress at the morning gcs
sion was delivered by State Chemist
Philip f.. Chazcl on the subject general
y of the official inspection of fertilizers
tho principles which undcrlie it and
the practical difficulties which stand in
the way OF n recognition Of its value by
| the farmer.
The second address was delivered by
Col. a: L. Butler, State Commissioner
ol Agriculture, who prciaccd his rcmo rks
by conBratulatinG tho Grange upon the
success Of "this great mccting." lie said
tiiat 1T had probably surpassed in mum
herS and III work Of practical value to
planters any similar gathering that has
ever been held in South Caroiin. He
considered the present success Of the
Encampmcnt the most convincing proof
| 0l It's pcrmnncnCC as an institutions
/ Col. Buffers address was devoted to the
discussion of the hprs to the progress of
| the farmer. lie denied that the farmers
OF the StUtc are being impoverished bv
anything cmannting from the executive.
legislative, or judicial branches Of the
Stat" Government, and that ii there
were anything that it could be promptly
RENE }cl Summing UP, Col. Butler
suggested. rs remedies for present din-
cuitlcs the diversity of crops, tie practice
OF rigid economy, the Improvement OF
| the tenant system, moro independence
of factors and merchants, intelligent use
OF commercial fertilizers, improved
methods OF agriculture, and the use Of
improved implements.
The next address was that OF the Hon.
ID. i. Duncan, WHO regretted the ab-
scnco OF Col. LipGComb, who was, rs he
said, the originator Of and prime mover
in the enterprise. President Duncan's
speech was devoted principally to dis
cusaiOn OF the best methods OF cducat ING
| formers and farmers children. Ii WAS Il
carefully prepared essay, of Which it
would be impossible TO give in n para
d btapi VI thO ttl IlllClIlStul Iit0.
After the above address closed there
was stock show, and tho State agricul-
tural exhibit occupied the attention OF
| the visitors until the afternoon session
Governor Richardson attended the
meeting and was Of course called upoa
for a speech. lie was introduced
fclicitously hy Mr.. n. +. Walker III IN
which Governor Richardson responded
congratulating the State Grange upon
the splendid attendance and expressing
the hope that with each returning En-
campmcnt its proportions would in
crease, and that the farmers, Of whom he
was proud to be one, would receive in
the coming years the full benefits OF the
enterprise. Applause.
The Hon. j. j. lIemphill in response
to call, delivered a humorous and
taking little speech, which was repeated
ly chcercd and applaudcd.
Secretary Ludwig, of the North Caro-
lima State Grange, addressed the meet
ing on the subject of what !hc North
Carolina State Grange was doing.
OTHER FEATURES.
The feature of the outdoor sports on
Wednesday was the opening game of the
base ball tournament between Che
Orangeburgs and the Spartans. The
game was witr cssed by about four hun
dred persons, all Of whom were com
fortably seated on the grand stand. The
following were the batteries Omnge-
burg, Kittrcl, pitcher; Iightfoot, catch
or. Spartanburg, Thompson and Smith,
pitchers; Hammott, catcher. Kittrcll
struck out eight mon, Smith four,
| Thompson three. The game resulted in
a victory for Orangeburg by score of
to Z. Official scorer, Kohn. Umpire,
Jennings.
The result of the glass ball tourna-
mcnt was i'll favor of the Newbcrry team.
The scores and the competing clubs are
as follows: Ncwberry, 33; Walterboro,
80; Glcnn Springs, 30; Spartanburg No.
|, 2G; Spartanburg No. 2, 20. The three
prizes were: Nowberry, $50; Waltcrboro,
$50; Glenn Springs, $40.
TIE MILITARY DRILL.
| The first BRIGADE drill Wns commanded